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New Year, New You

By Todd McBride on December 26, 2018 in Flowers, Holidays, Lilies, Office Gifts. 0 Comments

The new year is arriving soon and bringing with it the possibility of newness. A fresh start and opportunity to improve aspects of our lives can be a welcome change. The floral experts at Billy Heroman’s Flowers recommend starting by surrounding yourself with flowers. Flowers add color to your world, and color leads to creativity. Add some color and find inspiration when you fill your home or office with blooms in your favorite colors. Plants and flowers purify the air, and when your air is clean, you are healthy. Studies show that people surrounded by flowers and plants have fewer colds, headaches and congestion than those without plants near them. Green has the power to reduce stress, and in 2019, don't we all want a bit less stress? If looking at the color green is known to keep stress and anxiety at bay (and it is), then flowers with leafy greens should relax you quickly. Read More

Memorial Tributes At The Holidays

By Todd McBride on December 10, 2018 in Flowers, LSU, Sympathy. 0 Comments

On December 15, national program Wreaths Across America will perform its annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, along with countless other locations across the country. It's an effort that resonates for us here at Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts, since we have had the distinct honor of participating in a similar tribute. During the holidays, we're encouraged to express our gratitude and our love toward family and friends, even the ones we have lost. What better way to do that than through a memorial that acknowledges our vets? In our case, the opportunity came at LSU's Memorial Oak Grove this past November. Read More

Holiday Decor And DIY That Go Beautifully Together

By Todd McBride on December 2, 2018 in Christmas, Christmas Decoration, Holidays. 0 Comments

The holiday season is all about creating, from the stories we tell, share and read aloud, to the foods we make, the tables we set, the presents we wrap and the atmosphere we create. Our homes are made magical by cherished ornaments and decor that we look forward to putting out every year, but also by the new and fresh items we introduce--Christmas trees, mistletoe, garland, ivy and more. Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts thinks that every year can be a mix of tradition, improvisation and creativity. The things we make can stand alongside the beloved pieces we use again and again. And sometimes, we can make a fresh floral item our own. Read More

Our Holly Jolly Flowers

By Todd McBride on November 26, 2018 in Christmas, Christmas Decoration, Flowers. 0 Comments

The most wonderful time of the year? It's here! Among the chief delights of the season is decorating your home for the holidays. You may have boxes of decor just waiting to deck your halls or carefully wrapped heirloom items that you look forward to placing throughout your space all year long. Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts has the same scenario, only instead of cherished goodies stowed away in bins, we've got row upon row of holiday floral decor, from wreaths to centerpieces to hardy poinsettias perfect for your front door. Take a walk through our snowy woods as you prepare your home for the season. Read More

A Touch Of The Holidays At The Office

By Todd McBride on November 19, 2018 in Christmas, Christmas Decoration, Plants, Thanksgiving. 0 Comments

As soon as November rolls around, it starts. The holiday commercials, songs, products; the general ethos of Christmas and Hanukkah is in the air, and it's hard not to get on board. Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts has got you covered every step of the way as you navigate this year's trends for decor in both home and office. It's the latter we're focusing on today. Sometimes just a touch of festive cheer is all you need to get you and your co-workers ready . . . that is, in the mood . . . for what's to come. Read More

Counting Our Blessings: Jan Geistlinger

By Todd McBride on November 11, 2018 in Thanksgiving. 0 Comments

There are some people that make every day a little bit brighter, and for us here at Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts, that person is Jan Geistlinger. An all around great person, Jan has had her share of major setbacks, but it doesn't matter what happens, she's still smiling. Her attitude is always, "Today is a good day," and we're positive she's responsible for turning the days of many around. Read More

Set Up A Modern American Table This Thanksgiving

By Todd McBride on November 5, 2018 in Flowers, Thanksgiving. 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is one of our most cherished holidays, with a universal set of traditions that we rarely depart from. But while a classic approach to the most thankful of holidays is always welcome, so too are new ones. Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts is taking a look at how the modern Thanksgiving--and its table--is styled. From embracing a sense of tradition to putting a twist on it, our tables all have one thing in common: the friends and family gathered around them. Read More

Create A Fall Tablescape Around Your Centerpiece

By Todd McBride on October 28, 2018 in Fall, Flowers, Thanksgiving. 0 Comments

Is there anything better than styling a smashing Fall tablescape? It all begins with the centerpiece, of course. This is the one item on your table that fully captures and expresses the tone of your dinner. Formal or informal, modern, traditional or somewhere in between, your centerpiece will articulate so much about the mood of your feast. Today we're talking about designing a seasonal table around centerpiece flowers. Naturally, you'll want to take your cue from the flowers themselves. Read on for some of Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts best tips for tablescaping. Read More

Marvelous Golden Mums For Your Front Step (Or Wherever)

By Todd McBride on October 21, 2018 in Plants. 0 Comments

There are some things we wait all year for: pumpkin spiced lattes. Fall candles. Cooler weather. Rustic stews. Mums are one of those things. Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts has you covered in that respect, with prolific, abundant mum plants that are just begging to be clustered around your entryway or water-falling down your front steps. Nothing says "welcome to my home" like a lush spill of golden mums. Trust us. Read More

We’re Giving Treats Not Tricks For Halloween

By Todd McBride on October 14, 2018 in Billy Heroman's Flowers, Gifts, Interior Plantscapes, Gift, halloween. 0 Comments

It's nearly here, Halloween, the holiday that fills us with the most delightful, delicious dread. And yes, Billy Heroman's Flowers & Gifts has got the flowers for it. Tons, in fact. Vases full of harvest-hued flowers accented by fall leaves, containers stuffed with mums, baskets of golden roses--we could go on. But that's not why we're here today. We're here today to put the spotlight on candy, where it should be in October. We're here today to introduce you to a little something we like to call "Snack Attack." Read More

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